tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post2159293869694775679..comments2024-02-16T10:47:03.026-05:00Comments on Jeff-Bradley.com: How about Thursday? I'm just not sureJeff Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851564822380514707noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-41222397983566184082013-07-18T04:17:49.720-04:002013-07-18T04:17:49.720-04:00This is cool!This is cool!Tonjahttp://bestmemoryfoammattressreviews.us/2013/07/10/about-memory-foam-mattresses/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-88950806241985346792013-02-07T13:33:13.050-05:002013-02-07T13:33:13.050-05:00I am a former sportswriter who was working in anot...I am a former sportswriter who was working in another department at the Ledger, too, until I was dealt the same news that you received on Jan. 16.<br />I also have two kids and a lot of concerns about the future.<br />Wish I had more hopeful or positive words here, other than to say it's an experience you unfortunately are sharing with an inordinate number of people in this endless recession-that's-really-a-Depression.<br />Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-70165679328798448052013-02-03T13:00:05.427-05:002013-02-03T13:00:05.427-05:00I'd never heard of you brother, until a moment...I'd never heard of you brother, until a moment before I began to read one damn fine piece of honesty - about that Man's January.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-6284540814511663402013-01-31T21:02:29.792-05:002013-01-31T21:02:29.792-05:00-Hello from Knoxville, Jeff!
I've followed you...-Hello from Knoxville, Jeff!<br />I've followed you, off and on, for years – sometimes losing sight of you and then finding you again.<br />I've always enjoyed your stuff. It's inciteful, unpretentious and funny, when you're doing funny. <br />I was a fairly early casualty of the print-to-internet revolution – I worked at the old Knoxville Journal, which bit the dust in '92 (I knew your sis in those days when she was with Gannett).<br />So I feel a shiver of deja vu whenever I read one of these stories – but I'm betting you'll not be un employed long. You're too good. And, yes, talented. I'm bookmarking your blog, so please keep on doing it. And, btw, I'm getting so damn old that memories sort of flit across my brain and vanish sometimes, but I think I may have conversed with you some way, some time -- maybe about Cas Walker? <br />Betty Beannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-26571047185312739322013-01-30T15:21:50.650-05:002013-01-30T15:21:50.650-05:00Let's clear something up immeidately. You'...Let's clear something up immeidately. You're very talented. Your experience makes that very clear. As a former sports editor I've been laid off three times, so believe me, I've been there. You get knocked down, but you stand up, dust yourself off and think about your next adventure. Because the one thing I've learned is that it usually leads to something much better. MUCH better. So hang in there, good luck to you, and let us know where you land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-17962997373015970042013-01-29T11:08:04.370-05:002013-01-29T11:08:04.370-05:00You're definitely talented and thanks for putt...You're definitely talented and thanks for putting this out there for all the other writers like us who are trying to get by. You have a loyal follower here now. Keep up the excellent workMatt Jussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-37367322788627686972013-01-28T16:25:36.388-05:002013-01-28T16:25:36.388-05:00Jeff,
Boy, if this doesn't sum up how crummy i...Jeff,<br />Boy, if this doesn't sum up how crummy it is to be a print journalist, I don't know what does. Such a shame, too, because as you said, a lot of talented people (such as yourself) are out of work, and there aren't a lot of viable options out there.<br /><br />I've been victim of the newspaper layoff brigade myself, and yeah, it was NOT fun. Applying for jobs outside of journalism was a real pain, as people tend to only see you as a writer and don't think you can do much else.<br /><br />Best of luck to you moving forward, and sorry to hear another group of talented people have lost their jobs, due to no fault of their own.Dan Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-10385199877018951172013-01-28T14:26:52.320-05:002013-01-28T14:26:52.320-05:00Been a subscriber to the Ledger for 20+ years, inc...Been a subscriber to the Ledger for 20+ years, including when I was in college, mostly for sports and Yankee coverage. When I read the story in last week's paper about layoffs, I wondered who was impacted and how much longer I will have the Ledger to read in my hands each morning. I liked your writing and hope things work out for you. you are far better than what most internet "columnists" are these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-58684619357122424312013-01-28T11:04:37.064-05:002013-01-28T11:04:37.064-05:00Your security is not in your job... it is in your ...Your security is not in your job... it is in your talent... and you have talent.... People still want the information.... something will turn up....You're too goodTR Sullivannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-13960425732952718652013-01-28T07:38:59.702-05:002013-01-28T07:38:59.702-05:00Jeff, been there, done that - it's difficult a...Jeff, been there, done that - it's difficult and scary, a lonely feeling, but you'll get through it, I promise, and if my experience and that of many of my friends is any guide, you'll probably end up in a better situation. Believe in yourself, stay close to friends and family, and remember, what's done is done - every second spent agonizing over what's past is one spent not finding your next role. (That's a helluva lot easier said than done, mind you!) You're a talented guy with great connections, it may not seem like it right this minute but I would bet heavily on your landing in a great spot! I'll miss reading you in the Ledger, but look forward to catching up with you wherever it is you go... best wishes for continued success! Cheers, DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-88815966000722785232013-01-28T03:33:53.420-05:002013-01-28T03:33:53.420-05:00Always enjoyed - and now miss - your work at ESPN ...Always enjoyed - and now miss - your work at ESPN The Magazine. Good luck, I look forward to reading your stuff wherever you land.DCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-17020572684453876012013-01-28T00:17:06.987-05:002013-01-28T00:17:06.987-05:00Your piece touched my soul, it took tremendous cou...Your piece touched my soul, it took tremendous courage to bear your soul, you set the bar so high, you will be back so soon -- my deepest thankssportsdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689121781043011019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-69916144553190490812013-01-27T11:26:17.068-05:002013-01-27T11:26:17.068-05:00You are very talented! Good luck and God Bless!You are very talented! Good luck and God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-36747571758525007712013-01-25T16:25:32.535-05:002013-01-25T16:25:32.535-05:00Everyone has a story, a path, and a journey that o...Everyone has a story, a path, and a journey that often arrives at a fork in the road. I used to manage a group home. Not exactly glorious work, and certainly not well paying, but I took pride in doing my job well and in making sure the people I was responsible for were well taken care of. Unfortunately, I got hurt in August of 2011 trying to rescue a resident in imminent peril of being backed over. My injury is permanent and life altering and I can no longer walk without a cane. No more dancing or running or even lifting more than 20lbs. I was forced to leave my job. I've been looking for another job for over a year, and while companies aren't supposed to discriminate, they see me hobble in with my cane and my application gets dropped in the reject pile as soon as the interview ends. It's okay though, because despite all I have lost, I still have my family, my brain still works, and I have adjusted to a different existence. I started writing, and turning my arts and crafts hobby into a small business. Above all, I learned I was a survivor, and while my path took an abrupt turn, this journey, this story keeps going. Good luck my friend Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-54816882182382624602013-01-25T16:02:57.936-05:002013-01-25T16:02:57.936-05:00Funny, but I used to be a sports writer and since ...Funny, but I used to be a sports writer and since I left the profession, I've been laid off four times. Here come the platitudes: work your network, take advantage of the time with your family and take care of yourself. (Hey, they're cliches because they're true, right?) Best of luck.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-9545699282842649342013-01-25T15:21:12.068-05:002013-01-25T15:21:12.068-05:00Good luck to you. I have to remind myself every ni...Good luck to you. I have to remind myself every night when i go to work at my crummy TV job, that there are 25 million Americans who'd kill for my job. I spent way too long unemployed, so I hope you land on your feet soon. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-85993692645207318752013-01-25T00:45:58.619-05:002013-01-25T00:45:58.619-05:00Been there, brother, 4 years ago.
But Louis L'...Been there, brother, 4 years ago.<br /><br />But Louis L'Amour's words are true: "There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-45205543255803282542013-01-25T00:03:26.466-05:002013-01-25T00:03:26.466-05:00Love the Sopranos reference. It was nice getting t...Love the Sopranos reference. It was nice getting to meet you on the Yankee beat last summer. Best of luck with everything!Larry Fleisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126976481012991298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-49273923133108782462013-01-23T22:34:07.882-05:002013-01-23T22:34:07.882-05:00You are a talented writer, regardless of what anyo...You are a talented writer, regardless of what anyone says, Jeff. <br /><br />I've always loved reading your soccer stuff.<br /><br />Good luck to you in whatever you decide to do next.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-53004389866855217512013-01-23T19:47:31.010-05:002013-01-23T19:47:31.010-05:00Hang in there Jeff. Rooting for you. If anything c...Hang in there Jeff. Rooting for you. If anything comes up, I'll let you know.Vince Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00946185812535736472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-82371295301805785032013-01-23T19:18:32.218-05:002013-01-23T19:18:32.218-05:00Have always enjoyed your work. Especially liked y...Have always enjoyed your work. Especially liked your pieces when you traveled by car to write about the Yankees in the playoffs. It reminded me of our families cross country trips to see our beautiful country in our popup trailer. My father, brother and I spent many a night listening to a game, any game on the radio. I enjoyed the professional way you enabled your readers to see the picture you scribed with your writing style. More importantly I have come to know more about you as a person, father, brother, and friend through your writing and social media posts. You are a person of integrity and character, one who puts others before himself and family before all else. It always made me proud to tell my students, I know that writer. But more proud to say, I know that person. Hope something comes your way soon, if not maybe we could get together one Thursday...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-12869156047973769132013-01-23T18:45:36.756-05:002013-01-23T18:45:36.756-05:00Those who write for peers quote French authors and...Those who write for peers quote French authors and reach for the thesaurus. They don't tell stories. They don't know how. They're too wrapped up in the words to use that they get in the way of the story and nobody stays until the end because it's impossible to follow. <br /><br />Talented writers tell stories in a way that makes the reader concentrate on the story, not the storyteller.<br /><br />Clearly, the writer responsible for the above story fits into the second category. Always has.<br /><br />Tom Keegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-60561809802054511632013-01-23T17:34:46.643-05:002013-01-23T17:34:46.643-05:00I'm a former sports writer and know what you m...I'm a former sports writer and know what you mean about deadlines, the life of a beat writer/family and sadly, layoffs. Good luck in your future endeavors.Kevinhttp://5ksandcabernets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-74638290892665812272013-01-23T16:26:43.805-05:002013-01-23T16:26:43.805-05:00Been reading your work since your days at ESPN. A...Been reading your work since your days at ESPN. Always really enjoyed your soccer work and hope you can find some way back into that. Unfortunately (though fortunate for your family) that can be difficult given the high profile of your family! Hope to keep following you on this blog in the meantime to see where you end up.<br /><br />Your story reminded me of certain thoughts I had when I made a decision to eventually not pursue sports writing after college and it saddens me to see this happen to you and others I know. But for one second do not think you are not talented - you have at least one fan out there in me... Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774877402702129509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966731331228977121.post-53872447361976775092013-01-23T14:40:25.413-05:002013-01-23T14:40:25.413-05:00A big loss for us S-L subscribers, Jeff - will mis...A big loss for us S-L subscribers, Jeff - will miss your work. Taking away writers we like the same week as the rate increase, doesn't bode well, unfortunately. Keep us up to date where you land!Jerry Milaninoreply@blogger.com